FAmily Engagement Strategy for Coordinated Specialty Care

Launched by WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY · Apr 17, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

The FAmily Engagement Strategy for Coordinated Specialty Care (FAMES) trial is studying how involving family members and support people in mental health services can help reduce stress and improve outcomes for individuals experiencing early stages of psychosis. The trial aims to find better ways to engage families, especially those from different cultural backgrounds, by using strategies delivered by peers who have similar experiences. This is important because strong family support can make a big difference in the recovery process.

To participate in this trial, you need to be a family member or support person of someone who has been receiving coordinated specialty care services for 6 months or less, and you must be at least 18 years old. Participants will be recruited from various backgrounds and will engage in activities designed to enhance family involvement in mental health care. It’s also important to know that individuals who don’t understand the consent process or who don’t speak English or Spanish are not eligible to participate. This trial is currently recruiting participants, and it offers a chance to contribute to improving mental health support for families.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Family member/support person of an individual enrolled in coordinated specialty care services for equal to or less than 6 months.
• • 18 years of age or older.
• • During the active implementation period (FAMES) did not participate in the attention control condition.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • If they do not understand the consent process.
• • If they do not speak and/or understand English or Spanish.